Raw Gingerbread Cookie Squares - Raw Vegan Desserts

Raw Gingerbread Cookie Squares - Raw Vegan Desserts

If you are anything like me you love your desserts! I struggle with being healthy and wild, but delicious raw desserts make it so much easier! Comment below if you know the struggle. #thestruggleisreal

I am always on the hunt for a good raw healthy dessert. These Gingerbread Cookie squares are great for backpacking, hiking, or just your busy day to day life.

This recipe makes 16 cookie squares. If you don't want squares you can roll them into balls.

Ingredients:

• 15 pitted dates
• 8 scoops of protein powder (completely optional)
• You can use Pea protein powder, soy protein powder, or whey protein powder (whey protein is not vegan).
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 1/2 cups oats
• 3/4 cups pecans
• 3 tbsp of cinnamon
• 2 tbsp of ginger
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 4-7 tbsp water

Note: If you choose to not have the protein you will only need 3 tbsp of water. 

Directions:

1.  Combine all ingredients into a food processor
2.  Blend until mixture turns into a 'ball' (or clumps together
3.  If the mixture isn't sticking together Add 1 additional tablespoon of water at a time until mixture combines (be careful here. Too much water will ruin it)
4.  Continue to blend until you can't see nut chunks (about 3 minutes) 
5.  Roll out onto a cutting board (you can place it over 1 sheet of parchment paper if desired)
6.  Make a square approximately 6" x 9"
7.  Cut into 16 squares
8.  Store in an air tight container in the fridge

Did you try these? Leave a comment below and let me know what you thought!

Wishing you nothing but healthy lives and fun adventures!

Live Wild and Be Free

Coconut Protein Bliss Bites

Coconut Protein Bliss Bites

More protein balls for the win!! I have been on a journey to find some of the most delicious, lightweight, healthy recipes for the adventurer, backpacker, and all around busy individual. These recipes also have to be easy and quick. Not to mention, I try to get them to be high in protein. 

Protein Balls are amazingly easy and healthy for you. If you like coconut, you are going to love love love these!

By the way, for you lightweight backpackers... These are 179 calories per ounce! Each ball weights approximately 1.6 ounces

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut flower (you can also use almond flour)
4 scoops of protein powder (you can use vanilla protein powder to make it sweeter)
2 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut (separated into 1 1/2 cups and 1 cup)
the juice and zest of 1 lemon
3 tbsp coconut oil
3 tbsp honey

2 tsp vanilla

1 tsp sea salt

3 tablespoons of water

 

How to Prepare: This recipe makes 10 1.6 ounce balls.

1. Place 1 cup of coconut in a bowl off to the side

2. Combine all ingredients (except 1 cup of coconut) in a food processor and blend for 2-4 minutes or until the mixture makes a dough.

3. Roll out 10 balls by hand. Make sure they are similar in size and weigh approximately 1.4 ounces.

3. Roll balls into the extra coconut to give the balls a nice coating of shredded coconut.

4. Store in the fridge for at least 1 hour before eating.

It is as simple as that! Store in the fridge or freezer.

Here are the Macros per ball via My Fitness Pal:

Calories:287

Carbs: 19.7g 

Fat: 19.9g

Protein: 10.6g  

Please feel free to share this recipe with your friends and family :)

Live Wild and Be Free

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bites

 Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bites  

Finding healthy, lightweight meals that actually taste good are pretty difficult to find. For backpacking, if you can get over 100 calories per ounce you are doing good. Well these little protein energy bites are perfect for lightweight easy snacks or small meals while on the go!

Each ball is 1.4 ounces which is about 120 calories per ounce. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup dates
• 1/4 cup of peanuts (unsalted)
• 1/2 cup of peanut butter (no salt)
• 3 table spoons of cocoa powder 
• 4 scoops or whey protein powder
• 2 tablespoons of water

How to Prepare: 
1. This recipe makes 10 1.4 ounce balls. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend for 2-4 minutes or until the mixture makes a dough.
2. Roll out 10 balls by hand. Make sure they are similar in size and weigh approximately 1.4 ounces.

It is as simple as that! Store in the fridge or freezer.

Here are the Macros per ball via My Fitness Pal:
Calories: 179
Carbs: 15.6g 
Fat: 10.2g
Protein: 10.3g  

Wishing you all amazing adventures full of energy!  

Live Wild and Be Free 

Almond Joy Protein Energy Bites Recipe

No Bake Almond Joy Protein Energy Bites

It doesn't matter if you are on the go, sitting at home, out backpacking, or hiking these energy bites are amazing! They are natural, healthy, and oh so delicious.

Typically it is hard to find good yummy recipes, that contain natural ingredients, good nutrients, and that have alot of calories while staying light weight. I have found that, while out on the trail, if you can get 100 calories per ounce you are doing good. These bites weigh approximately 1.4 ounces per bite. These bites are also small and easy to pack so whether you are running to a meeting or running to go out on the trail they are amazing for you to stay on track with your healthy eating while juggling your busy schedule.

So, without further adue lets get to it!

You will need to have a food processor to make this recipe. If you do not have a food processor, don't fret! A blender will work just as well; however, it may take a little bit longer to blend up.

Ingredients:
**makes 10 bites
1 cup dates
1 cup almonds
1/4 cup shredded coconut - unsweetened
2 1/2 table spoons of cocoa powder
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 scoops unflavored whey protein powder
1 scoop of chocolate whey protein powder

Instructions: 
1. Add all ingredients to the bowl of your food processor. Blend until the nuts are well chopped and a thick dough starts to form. This will be about 3 minutes. If a dough is not forming you will need to add 1 table spoon of water. You can add more water if needed; however, do not go over 2 tablespoons.
2. When all the ingredients are well incorporated, remove the blade from the food processor. Take 1 large tablespoon of dough and roll between your hands. This recipe makes 10 bites. Keep the bites in the fridge or in the freezer.

Macros:
Serving size: 1 bite
**please note that this depends on what type of ingredients you use. For your best macro count use a food tracker such as My Fitness Pal.
Calories: 196
Carbs: 21.6 g
Protein: 9.8 g
Fat: 9.8 g




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I found this awesome recipe at Bless This Mess Please and modified it to add protein and sweetness. You can find the original recipe here:

http://www.blessthismessplease.com/2016/07/9-energy-bites-recipes.html